andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

An unbelievable stay here, unlike anything else. The property is gorgeous and the coolest part, of course, is the individual tents. They are so luxurious and peaceful. In the morning, employees will personally deliver coffee/tea through a small trap door (pictured). The food for all meals was delicious. How they set up dinner with the lanterns outside is magical. Highly recommend dipping into the pool and looking out at Masai Mara (warthogs included). The gift shop will get you, they have so many amazing/authentic items to take back home. The staff was incredible. They will personally walk you to your tent at night so you feel safe. This property truly connects luxury with the great outdoors!

This camp has a fantastic location in the Maasai Mara. As soon as we landed at the airstrip, we were greeted by Ken, our guide for the stay, with coffee, tea, soda, beer, and biscuits. Just in case, I got my camera and lens out from the luggage for the ride to the Camp and was glad I did. We saw 3 of the big 5 on the way in, and Ken knew just when the animals would be where along our path.|Ken was a fantastic guide for the visit. He knew where to be when and got us the best angles for viewing. He made it very enjoyable and educational.|The Camp had everything you could possibly want. The atmosphere was very calming and relaxing. The rooms are well-appointed with comfy beds and a great shower with a view of the Maasai Mara. Our room and clothes were cleaned every day by our attendant and she did a fantastic job.|We were also assigned a guide for the food at the lodge, our own personal waiter for every meal. He made sure we had plenty of our favorite drinks and offered many suggestions. He mentioned they had an Indian chef on the first day we were there and that he could make Indian specialities if I wanted. I put Chef Martin to the test and had him make Dosa, Upma, Okra fry, Eggplant curry, and spinach curry. He came through and even surprised us with some potato bajjis. The food was always outstanding.|If you are planning a trip to the Maasai Mara, you won't go wrong choosing this place.

We had the most amazing time here and when they say ‘welcome home’ on arrival they mean it, the people working there were the most lovely people, they don’t ‘serve’ you, they get to know you, they tell you interesting stories and are interested to know who you are. |We were a family of 4, kids 9 and 7 and my son cried as we flew off and could see our fame driver still waving to us. |Our game driver Zack was fantastic, so knowledgeable, above all always felt he respected the animals and the environment. He made it his mission to spot what we most wanted to see (we saw all the big 5!) with a constant supply of cookies for the kids (!) and there’s nothing like having breakfast out in the wild watching a herd of buffalo. ||We stayed in a family tent which huge. Beautifully decorated, the nicest shower and the delivery of coffee/hot chocolate before the morning game drive was amazing. The last morning we didn’t go out early and all 4 of us lay in our huge double drinking our drinks watching the monkeys swinging in the trees.||The food was amazing. Not a single bad meal and whilst my son would eat anything, my daughter is so fussy but the chef went out his way to make things for her. My son even helped him in the kitchen ||We have been very lucky to stay in some fantastic places but this one really tops it for us. We’d love to stay again but 3 nights absolute minimum (we only did 2 and not enough!!)

The experience we had with &Beyond is unlike anything we have ever had before. The personnel and service was absolutely incredible and their hospitality is truly unmatched. They even helped me plan my proposal to my now fiancee, which included a private dinner in the bush and a blessing from the Masai tribe - all without any extra charge (we tipped them extra of course, but they never asked for it). To add to the hospitality and service, the quality of the safari and game drives was incredible. Our guide Nicholas was super knowledgable and helped us spot the Big 5 as well as some other exclusive sightings, including the great migration and a cheetah hunting. He also guided us to several private sightings where we were completely alone with the animals, including a lion tribe attacking a buffalo, lions walking literally 2 meters from our car and roaring, lions eating a carcass, Hyenas walking under the car etc. - the list goes on. It's important to mention that he did all of this while respecting the animals space and 'privacy', which can sadly not be said about many drivers from other companies - another reason to book your stay with &Beyond. Our 4 nights with &Beyond was truly a once in a lifetime experience and we will carry the memories from this trip for the rest of our lives. Although they are a bit on the expensive side, I strongly recommend booking with &Beyond because you really get your moneys worth! You also contribute to the conservation of the Masai Mara ecosystem when you book with &Beyond.

We visited Kenya for our honeymoon in November 2024 and had an incredible experience. We stayed at Beyond Camp, which had a great pool area where you could even watch wildlife while swimming. Warthogs wandered through the camp, which was fun to see. The food was very good (and I’m quite a picky eater), and the bush breakfast was a real highlight. Our superior tent was comfortable and had everything we needed. Hearing lions roar in the mornings felt surreal, and we loved the coffee and cookies delivered before each game drive. The game drives were the best part of the trip. Our guide, Zack, was outstanding – knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both the wildlife and the Masai culture. He even cooked us breakfast in the bush, which made for a day we’ll never forget. Thanks to him, we were able to see the Big Five, including the black rhino multiple times, and had an incredible close-up encounter with lions. Overall, it was a memorable trip and a perfect way to spend our honeymoon and my 30th. We’d highly recommend Beyond Camp and especially our guide, Zack. Would also recommend the hot air balloon ride.. again a once in a lifetime experience!

Such a special special place, amazing experience, such kind and thoughtful staff, delicious food, great accommodation and the scenery and animals are just stunning. I really cannot recommend this place enough. Our guide, Dennis, was so knowledgeable and we had such a great time out in the Mara triangle with him. Saw all the big 5 plus lots lots more. The food was so fresh and delicious and the staff just make the place. Friendly, professional and nothing is too much hassle. They clearly take pride in all that they do. It was a five star experience from start to finish.

I recently escorted a group to Kenya, staying 3 nights at this AMAZING property. What a treat, from our arrival , we were treated so well , the staff were amazing. We each had our own tent steward take care of our morning tea or coffee or hot chocolate brought to us , and our luxury tents were spotlessly kept each day. I was blown away by how attentive they were. The butlers Abigail and Cate were fantastic and looked after my group so well. We were surprised with a stunning sunset dinner in the bush and a hot bush breakfast too.

The safari and accommodation were excellent. There were no mosquitoes- I only saw a dead one. The service was amazing. Coffee delivered to your tent in the morning. Laundry done for you. Personal server for your meals. The food could have been a bit better. They had a lot of stews that I didn’t try though. We found out the last day they had a pool menu for hamburgers and fries. Nicholas Ratia our guide was amazing and is on TikTok. That man can drive a jeep. He would do everything in his power to get the best view of an animal. Bring a sports bra and warm clothes. It was cold and windy in the mornings but they provide blankets.